Maine whitewater, Fish River

Aroostook
county,
Soldier Pond to Saint John River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

CLASS I-V 10.5 miles

The Fish river is a wonderfull place to camp, canoe, and fish. beginning canoeists should be wary near the falls for there is some fast water where hasty desicions can be made. Says kyle stevens

If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier

than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll

have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great

reasons to come. The Soldier Pond to Saint John River section of Fish River in Aroostook County is 10.5 miles long and is a class I-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general
area: Fish River Falls is always fun to check out, and you'll meet a lot of people from Fort Kent here. The annual precipitation here at Fish River is about average. Of all the months in a year August is the one with
the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Fish River through the warm days of summer are in the 70's while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's.